The DDRU is America's largest Nursing Union that Specialize in protecting CNA's, Home health Aids, and Care givers, continuously fighting for higher wages, and hold the facilities you work for accountable for under pay, and back pay that is due to you. DDRU represent Caretakers and nursing students in every sector of health care – from home care and LTC to community and acute care. DDRU advocates on key priorities to strengthen our work community across America. We represent our members with pride and promote Caregivers, CNA's, and Home Care Assistants on the national level of nursing, and we work tirelessly to protect the quality of their rights with in the universal health care system.
These nurses need effective advocacy and we are their spokespersons in health care. DDRU provides evidence to change nurse policy-making and wages.
We use our powerful collective voice to speak up and pressure the federal government to recognize the professional skills and knowledge that our Caretakers and Nurses bring to their jobs. We convey the importance of safe and healthy workplaces for our members and the patients they care for through our advocacy for strong occupational health and safety legislation and the enforcement of a zero tolerance policy for physical violence as well as verbal abuse. We work to make sure Caregivers and Nurses priorities are reflected in budgetary policy when national politicians talk “health.” DDRU also push them to recognize the caring, human touch our nurses bring, which is so important to patients’ healing.
DDRU Mission: We are the recognized national voice advocating for Caregivers, CNA's, and Home Care Assistants ect.
DDRU Vision: To strengthen Caregivers, CNA's, and Home Care Assistants national voice so they can get the wages and respect that they deserved.
Protecting Nurse Rights and Working Conditions
Legal Protection: Unionized nurses receive support for workplace disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions, offering protection against unfair termination.
Workplace Safety: Members work together to fight against workplace violence, harassment, and mandatory overtime.
A "Unified Voice": Nurses express that being "union strong" allows them to speak as one entity, rather than as isolated, vulnerable individuals
Economic and Professional Benefits
Higher Wages and Benefits: Union contracts generally secure better pay, health insurance, and pension plans, often resulting in higher weekly earnings for members.
Job Security and Consistency: Contracts provide clear, enforceable standards for hiring, promotions, and scheduling, reducing favoritism
Professional Growth: Many unions offer mentorship programs, continuing education, and networking opportunities.
"Strength in Numbers": Nurses emphasize that the power of a union lies in solidarity, allowing them to advocate for themselves and their communities effectively.
"The Union is Us": Members clarify that the union is not a "third party" but the nurses themselves organized for a common goal.
"A Seat at the Table": Union membership gives nurses a say in major health decisions that affect their practice.